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Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America's Rocky Mountains

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Operated by Globus
Tripcode: NW
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America
Start:Billings, United States Of America
Finish:Whitefish, United States Of America
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 44)
Travel Period
June 2026 - September 2026
8 days from Billings to Whitefish
Get outward-bound on an 8-day adventure in the Rocky Mountains. How will you indulge your inner mountaineer? Rafting on a river in Glacier National Park with a big smile on your face or riding on a chairlift in Big Sky country? Mixing with the locals at a brewery or nature trail in Kalispell or a leisurely hike to Ousel Falls? Discover America’s northwest National Parks on an amazing adventure. Rocky Mountain highs and breathtaking sighs under Montana skies. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Big Sky so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour:

• Orientation tour of Billings
• Guided sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park
• Globus Choice excursion in Big Sky – included in your tour with your choice of a guided hike at Ousel Falls or ride on Big Sky’s scenic chair lift and walk with a Naturalist
• Visit the Old West in Virginia City and Nevada City
• Orientation tour of Kalispell
• Guided sightseeing in Glacier National Park including the Red Jammers Bus
• Scenic float trip in Glacier National Park
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
  • 6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
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ARRIVE IN BILLINGS
Welcome to Billings!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

BILLINGS–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Where the Wild Things Are
Take an orientation tour of Billings and head west to Yellowstone National Park. Spend the next two days exploring the beauty of this National treasure, spanning nearly 3,500 square miles atop a volcanic hot spot. Guided sightseeing includes Mammoth Hot Springs with a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. Continue to the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of the Canyon – almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Enjoy a 2-night stay inside the park and dinner this evening. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Designated as a national park by law 150 years ago, President Ulysses S. Grant worked to preserve and protect the wild landscapes, native heritage, spectacular wildlife, and extraordinary geologic and ecological phenomena that make this Rocky Mountain paradise a treasure today and for future generations to treasure. From geysers to grizzlies and great bison, no one leaves the park without being changed forever by the natural wonder witnessed in any of its 2.2 million acres of pristine wilderness.


YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Geologic Wonders
Spend the day exploring the wonders of Yellowstone with the opportunity to see wildlife in its natural habitat and it’s unsurpassed hydrothermal and geologic wonders, including Grand Prismatic Spring, Fountain Paint Pot, and Old Faithful.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
STEAM HEAT Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the remarkable bubbling mud pools—the hydrothermal sign of Yellowstone’s still active volcano. Visit the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser—named for its frequent eruptions of steam reaching heights of roughly 184 feet at typically 90-minute intervals. See the Grand Prismatic Spring—the largest hot spring in the U.S., displaying every color of the rainbow.


ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with a free evening in Yellowstone. Stroll the boardwalks, watch the sun set over the mountains, enjoy live music, or gaze at the star-studded night sky. Your Tour Director and GlobusGO mobile app have suggestions for the best way to make the most of your evening.


YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–WEST YELLOWSTONE–BIG SKY
Spend your day your way in Big Sky
Take a scenic drive to West Yellowstone for leisure time to explore on your own. Continue north to Big Sky. Explore more of Big Sky with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.

LITTLE DIPPER OF BIG SKY
Take a leisurely hike to Ousel Falls, which plummets nearly 40 feet before flowing through the heart of Big Sky. Named for the Ousel bird (aka American Dipper), the falls provide the perfect nesting place for this little trilling songbird of Big Sky. (Note: This nearly 2-mile hike follows well-groomed, gentle trails with frequent picnic and shaded rest areas. Be prepared for the effects of high altitude (6,500 feet) by bringing a personal water bottle and snacks).
EXPERIENCE NEW HEIGHTS
Soar on a ride on Big Sky's scenic chair lift for a bird's -eye view of magnificent mountain views. Beginning at Big Sky Mountain Village 7,500 feet above sea level, the scenic lift rises 1,600 vertical feet to an elevation of 9,000 feet. Enjoy the unobstructed views from open-air multi-passenger chairs en route to the summit to and join your local Naturalist Guide for a guided walk. Hear about this remarkable region's storied history and stunning ecosystem.

Enjoy free time this evening. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
FANTASTIC BEASTS With an optional excursion to West Yellowstone’s fascinating Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, discover a greater understanding and appreciation for grizzly bears, gray wolves, and other creatures—many unable to survive in the wild. Here, these majestic animals serve to educate visitors as ambassadors of the species’ vital role in the wild.


BIG SKY–NEVADA CITY–VIRGINIA CITY–MISSOULA
Striking Gold
Depart Big Sky for a scenic drive to the Old West, including a walking tour in Nevada City—the historic ghost town and outdoor living history museum. Continue to visit Virginia City, former mining boom town and capital of Montana Territory from 1865-1875. Continue to Missoula and enjoy a guided city tour. Enjoy free time this evening to dine on locally caught trout on an outdoor patio, explore the Missoula’s craft beer scene, or enjoy entertainment at a local wine bar. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE During your evening at leisure, consider visiting the riverfront walking trails on the shores of the Clark Fork River in Downtown Missoula or enjoy a farm-to-glass drink at the Montgomery Distillery, where Old World spirits are created using local Montana ingredients. Get maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.


MISSOULA–WHITEFISH
Down the Lazy River
This morning’s drive takes you through lush forests and along Flathead Lake en route to Whitefish. Enjoy a [LF] scenic float trip on the Flathead River before returning to Whitefish for a free afternoon. (B)

LOCAL FAVORITE
CURRENT AFFAIRS Leisurely paddle along a calm stretch of the Flathead River with your guide to watch for wildlife amid the scenic views of Glacier National Park.


WHITEFISH. EXCURSION TO GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Rubies of the Rockies
Drive to Lake McDonald Village for a scenic ride along the Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard a historic Red Jammer bus. After crossing 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass, enter a wonderland of alpine scenery, where jagged mountain peaks, deep-green forests, pristine lakes, and meadows dominate the landscape. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
THE SWEET LIFE Each summer and fall, the aptly named Huckleberry Mountain bursts forth with a purple bounty of berries for which it is named. The huckleberries are a favorite of bears who live in Glacier National Park, but you can enjoy the sweet rewards of summer with a homemade piece of traditional huckleberry pie at a local restaurant!


WHITEFISH
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Whitefish and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase.(B)

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Globus

At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.

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